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Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces His 3rd China Visit

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson will visit China for the 3rd time since 2015 in a bid to increase foreign investment to the state. The state is home to a profitable rice and beef production and Governor Hutchinson hopes to ship these products to China starting in the spring of 2018.
Outcomes: 
There have been numerous Chinese investments to Arkansas since 2015 and this trip has the potential to increase those opportunities for Chinese investors.
Source: 

http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/us/2017-10/16/content_33305423.htm

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
business
diplomatic
Partners: 
Arkansas State Government
Chinese government
Sponsor(s): 
Arkansas State Government
Participants (Types): 
politicians businessmen
Exchange Date: 
Monday, October 23, 2017
Continuing: 
No
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Level of Government: 
state/provincial
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